New jobs for TDs and ministers in Leo Varadkar's cabinet in doubt

A series of high-profile Government ministers and TDs are set to be shunned by Leo Varadkar when he announces his new cabinet later today.

The incoming Taoiseach will formally replace outgoing leader Enda Kenny in a Dail vote this afternoon, officially beginning his long-awaited leadership of the party and country.

However, while Mr Varadkar's election is guaranteed due to the fact he will secure 58 votes and Fianna Fáil will abstain, new jobs for those who believe they are among his closest allies remain in doubt.